Automation and Performance Test Manager

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: Columbus, OH, US

Location Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 046XD

Job Area: Information Technology

Employment type: Full-time

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

Role: Automation and Performance Test Manager

As an Automation and Performance Test Manager at BBW IT, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing the automation and performance testing team. You will collaborate with development, application, Devops, product and vendor teams to establish and be responsible for automation and performance test strategies, frameworks, and execution. Your responsibilities will encompass managing a team of automation and performance testers, integrating automation and performance testing into CI/CD pipelines, monitoring system performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of automation and performance test engineers

• Establish automation and performance testing strategies and guidelines for projects.

• Collaborate with Development, QA, Application/Product, Devops and vendor teams to align automation and performance testing activities with project requirements.

• Work closely with Project and Application leads to support test initiatives.

• Develop and maintain high-quality, flexible, and scalable automation and performance test frameworks.

• Drive continuous improvement in automation and performance test automation tools, coverage, and quality.

• Integrate automation and performance tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing efforts.

• Collaborate with the CI/CD team to enhance automation and performance testing processes.

• Monitor test execution and provide detailed reports on system function and performance.

• Collaborate with application monitoring solutions like Datadog APM, Prometheus, and Grafana.

• Collaborate with multiple vendors involved in the delivery of end-to-end performance test initiatives.

• Develop continuous improvement plans from a automation and performance test perspective for existing application changes.

• Evaluate and implement progressive automation techniques for improved efficiency.

• Spearhead the management and execution of automation testing strategies focused on enhancing application resiliency, ensuring robust performance under stress and failure conditions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in recognizing and coaching talent in the transition from contractors to full time associates.

• Strong leadership capability with a passion for software quality and continuous improvement.

• Proficiency and experience in programming languages JavaScript and Python.

• Experience with performance test tools such as grafana-k6, LoadRunner, and other relevant tools.

• Familiarity with dynamic automation techniques like BDD, POM, OOP, test containerization, and test parallelization.

• Proficient with Rest/GraphQL API, Datadog APM monitoring, and Prometheus/Grafana monitoring.

• Education: 12+ years demonstrated ability in performance testing and automation.

Salary: 118,500 -154,000

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to our eligible associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

View Benefits Information (https://careers.bathandbodyworks.com/en/about-us/benefits/)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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